H-O-G Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Thomas McGowan's journey from prison to prosperity is about to culminate in $1.8 million, and he knows just how to spend it: on a house with three bedrooms, stainless steel kitchen appliances and a washer and dryer. "I'll let my girlfriend pick out the rest," said McGowan, who was exonerated last year based on DNA evidence after spending nearly 23 years in prison for rape and robbery. Rest of article here --> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090904/ap_on_re_us/us_exoneree_millionaires I think the dude deserves it all. 23 years in prison is a long time for a crime he didn't commit, I'm very glad to see him get this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Damn, 23 years. I don't think I'd do that for $1.8 milllion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 He's had a girlfriend this whole time?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 That's $78,260 for every year in jail. I'd say that's fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 That's $78,260 for every year in jail.I'd say that's fair. You're 21 years old. Think about how much has happened in your life. This guy was there two years longer than you've been alive. Think how much has happened in just the past year. You really think that's worth 70K? Not a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 $8.90 per hour he spent in jail. I think I'd need a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmySmith Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Now at least we know why Texas executes so many. They can't afford not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aREDSKIN Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Now at least we know why Texas executes so many. They can't afford not to. LMAO. Bad, but funny. :laugh: Edit from the article: "McGowan and the others are among 38 DNA exonerees in Texas." 38?? 38 innocence people that have bee incarcerated for crimes they didn't commit? man what the #%^* is wrong with our judicial system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 $78,000 per year screw that, they should have handed him 10 times that amount, and smiled doing so. *edit: So that's what 23 years of a man's life is worth...damn...Texas got off easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 $78,000 per year screw that, they should have handed him 10 times that amount, and smiled doing so.*edit: So that's what 23 years of a man's life is worth...damn...Texas got off easy. Extremely easy.....I'd be even more pissed if I was that guy and I received that little amount for all that time in jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I know I speak badly of prosecutors, but here's one that deserves praise: Dallas County DA Watkins: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7565610 See, he understands prosecuting is about JUSTICE, not just CONVICTIONS :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishtw Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 That's $78,260 for every year in jail.I'd say that's fair. Fair my arse, 23 of the best years of your life, no freaking way would I do it not of any amount. Maybe like 5 years, no way would I do 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metskins Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 That's $78,260 for every year in jail.I'd say that's fair. What a ridiculous statement. I hope you were joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgun88 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 No amount of money can buy valuable years wasted in prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travdaskin Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I wouldn't do it for a freaking month, let alone 23 years!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishtw Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I wouldn't do it for a freaking month, let alone 23 years!!!!!!!! A month? Really? Wow! Where do I sign up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 *edit: So that's what 23 years of a man's life is worth...damn...Texas got off easy. It's not just Texas. If you look at what others have gotten after later being exonerated, this is pretty par for the course. It is ****ed up. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techboy Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 $78,000 per year screw that, they should have handed him 10 times that amount, and smiled doing so.*edit: So that's what 23 years of a man's life is worth...damn...Texas got off easy. It's clearly not enough in isolation, but it becomes more difficult when you consider that the money has to come from somewhere, so every dollar spent on this rightful compensation is a dollar that can't be spent on school buildings, or roads, or medical assistance for the elderly, or policeman salaries, or whatever. All of this has to be balanced. Sometimes, there's just no way that things can be made right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I'm sure this guy isn't the first innocent man to go to prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyphenatedbren Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I'm sure this guy isn't the first innocent man to go to prison. According to the article he's one of 38 people exonerated in Texas by DNA evidence. So no, not the first nor will he be the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 If I was a taxpayer, I'd be pissed off about having to pay this guy...but mad at the prosecution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 If I was a taxpayer, I'd be pissed off about having to pay this guy...but mad at the prosecution. Seriously - I think us taxpayers should get a cut of that settlement, or a separate payout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Seriously - I think us taxpayers should get a cut of that settlement, or a separate payout. Lol, how does that make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Lol, how does that make sense? since it was our tax money, that unnecessarily paid for his prison time for over 20 years. like a refund on money we spent, that shouldn't have been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 sad part about it is that the money will be gone in a year or two. He's buying a house, that's cool. Hopefully he'll be able to pay the taxes and insurance in a few years. He should've got 10 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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